Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a partnership to deploy autonomous SAE Level 4 technology.
Their initial effort will combine Waymo’s automated driver technology with a bespoke version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia, to enable autonomous driving.
Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, said: “The combination of increased road freight volumes and the need and vision of fleet operators for highly automated trucks, is what fuels our relentless pursuit of innovation.
“We are pushing engineering solutions that strive above all to increase safety and help our customers improve business efficiencies. Based on our collaboration with Waymo, we will be in the unique position to be able to provide our fleet customers with a choice among the best solutions for their individual requirements.”
The autonomous Freightliner Cascadia truck, equipped with Waymo Driver, will be available to customers in the USA in the coming years. Both companies will also investigate expansion to other markets and brands in the near future.
